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P35 WAB

1997 Rover 114

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,747 mi
Last recorded27,747 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 11449,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 WAB
MakeRover
Model114
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 27,747 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler pipe corroded

nearside rear wheelarch corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 27,021 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Feb 2010 25,558 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 25,558 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 23,639 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside suspension low

Pass 31 Jan 2008 21,726 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 21,726 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 19,848 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 18,606 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Rover 114?

Based on 112,346 MOT tests across 22,170 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
2,640
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
22,170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,635
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,015
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,258
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,160
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,111
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P35 WAB is a 1997 Rover 114 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Rover 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 49,262 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 114 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,635 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P35 WAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 114 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P35 WAB registered?

P35 WAB is a 1997 Rover 114, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P35 WAB safe to buy?

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